Dark patterns are considered unfair trade practises and offences under consumer protection laws(Representational Image/Pixabay)
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Ecommerce companies come under scrutiny amid complaints of dark pattern norm violations: Report

Oct 11, 2024 06:00 PM IST The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) is scrutinizing ecommerce companies after consumer complaints of unfair trade practices rose The…

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IIP: India's industrial production contracts 0.1 per cent in August 2024
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IIP: India’s industrial production contracts 0.1 per cent in August 2024

The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) in India witnessed a contraction of 0.1 per cent in August on an annual basis against a growth of…

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India’s forex reserves dip $3.7 bn to come off all-time record high

After hitting a record high last week, India’s forex reserves contracted by $3.7 billion to $701.18 billion as of October 4, data shared by the…

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Trump says India 'biggest' import tariff charger, vows to reciprocate if elected
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Trump says India ‘biggest’ import tariff charger, vows to reciprocate if elected

Washington: Vowing to introduce a reciprocal tax if elected to power, former US president Donald Trump has claimed that India imposes the highest tariffs on…

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Payment systems: RBI asks banks to ensure easier accessibility to persons with disabilities

The Reserve Bank of India on Friday asked banks to review their payment systems to ensure easier accessibility to persons with disabilities. All sections of…

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People stand next to a logo of Jio Financial Services.(Reuters)
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JioFinance app launched for both Android and iOS, new features now available

Reliance’s Jio Financial Services Ltd has launched its new JioFinance App for both Android as well as iOS users on Friday, October 11, 2024. People…

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Noel Tata, the half-brother of former chairman of Tata Group Ratan Tata, arrives to attend the final viewing of Tata, in Mumbai on October 10. (REUTERS)
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Noel Tata takes the reins at powerful charity arm of India’s Tata group

NEW DELHI: The half-brother of Ratan Tata was appointed on Friday as the head of the powerful and influential philanthropic arm of India’s Tata group,…

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Mukesh Ambani (R), Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries, speaks with Noel Tata, Chairman of Trent and Tata Investment Corporation, after paying his last respect to Indian industrialist Ratan Tata at the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) ahead of its cremation in Mumbai on October 10, 2024. Crowds of mourners gathered in India's financial capital Mumbai on October 10 for the funeral of industrialist Ratan Tata, hailed as a "titan" who led one of the country's biggest conglomerates.(Punit Paranjpe/AFP)
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Noel Tata appointed chairman of Tata Trusts: Report

Oct 11, 2024 02:23 PM IST Noel Tata has been appointed as the chairman of Tata Trusts, succeeding his late half brother Ratan Tata Noel…

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The centre has released new guidelines for contributions to the National Pension System (NPS)((Representational Image/Pixabay))
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New pension guidelines for central govt employees released: Check new NPS contribution rules

Oct 11, 2024 01:19 PM IST The centre has released new NPS contribution guidelines for periods of suspension, periods of unpaid leave, probation, and many…

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palm oil prices: India's September palm oil imports fell over 33% m/m
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palm oil prices: India’s September palm oil imports fell over 33% m/m

India’s palm oil imports in September fell more than 33% from August to 527,314 metric tons, the Solvent Extractors’ Association of India (SEA) said in…

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